I love everything about Christmas- the music, the parties, the cookies, the lights- but what I enjoy most of all is finding the perfect gift for those I love. I know it sounds cliche, but there's really nothing better than watching someone open a special gift that brings them joy and excitement. I typically start Christmas shopping in August or September because I just can't hold off any longer (and it usually takes me several months to figure out what to get everyone!). Maybe that's why I keep compiling gift guides for the blog...to make gift-giving a little easier on all of you since the struggle is real for me. ;)

Shelbi and I met around a year ago and instantly hit it off- we've been close friends ever since. Bear even considers her one of his "aunties" and gets so excited any time I tell him we're going to lunch with Shelbi (which is at least once a week and usually at Chick Fil A since they're both addicted). Shelbi's currently doing a 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway on Instagram (@itsallchictome) if you want to go follow along and win some great prizes. There's also a giveaway at the bottom of this post that you don't wanna miss!

My sweet friend Jenny opened an Etsy shop recently, Gold Scribbles, where she sells her hand-lettered designs via mugs, invitations, and prints. I fell in love with this mug set as soon as I saw it- wouldn't it be the cutest gift for a couple who loves their coffee? Or for you and your bestie, of course (nothing beats a gift you get to keep half of!). And in case you're looking for more gift giving inspiration, I'm sharing 10 more ideas below!

GIVEAWAY:I've partnered up with Shelbi and Lake Pajamas to give one lucky reader a set of pajamas and a Christmas mug(pictured on the gift guide & photos in this post)! Follow the directions below to enter.